Kara Salazar Center for Earth and Environmental Science Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

A Research and Outreach Center Bridging Applied Environmental Research to Community Education and Problem Solving  Affiliated with Department of Earth Sciences in School of Science  The mission of CEES is to provide applied interdisciplinary environmental solutions to translate research into action while promoting environmental stewardship through education and public service programs.  A Water Resources Research Signature Center at IUPUI

 Education and Outreach Programs - Nationally Recognized - Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence and Recognition from City of Indianapolis - Over 4,000 Participants Annually - More than 30 Education and Outreach Partners  Discovering the Science of the Environment  Environmental Service Learning

 Providing Opportunities for Environmental Stewardship and Experiential Learning  Engaging in Dialog about Environmental Issues  Introducing Regional Natural Areas and Issues to Change Behavior and Thinking about Role as an Agent of Change  Conducting Natural Areas Restoration and Improvement and Pollution Prevention Goal to Improve Water Quality in Central Indiana  Building a Sense of Community

 CEES Coordinates Logistics and Maintains Community Partnership Relations Indy Parks and Recreation Central Indiana Land Trust City of Indianapolis – Department of Public Works  Builds Upon CEES Applied Research Program  Projects facilitated by CEES staff and Community Partners  Conduct 16 Projects with Approximately 600 Students each Year

Location: White River Floodplain West of IUPUI Project : Friday, March 23 Backup Date: Friday, March 30 9:00 – 1:00 Project Components: Trash and Recycling Removal

Project Partner: Indy Parks and Recreation Location: Northwest Side of Indianapolis Eagle Creek Park Project: Saturday, March 24 Backup Date: Sunday, March 25 9:30 – 2:30 Project Components: Invasive Exotic Plant Species Removal

Project Partner: Indy Parks and Recreation Location: South Side of Indianapolis Project: Saturday, March 31 Backup Date: Sunday, April 1 9:30 – 2:30 Project Components: Invasive Exotic Plant Species Removal

Project Partner: Indy Parks and Recreation Location: North Side of Indianapolis Project: Friday, April 13 Backup Date: Friday, April 20 9:30 – 2:30 Project Components: Invasive Exotic Plant Species Removal and Native Plant Installation

Project Partner: Central Indiana Land Trust Incorporated Location: Land Trust Preserve in Northern Marion County (North of the Fashion Mall and off of River Road) Project: Friday, April 13 Backup Date: Friday, April 20 9:00 – 2:00 Project Components: Invasive Exotic Plant Species Removal

Project Partner: Indy Parks and Recreation Location: Southeast Side of Indianapolis Project: Saturday, April 14 Backup Date: Sunday, April 15 9:30 – 2:30 Project Components: Invasive Exotic Plant Species Removal and Native Plant Installation

1) Go to the Service Learning Web Site: 2) Follow the links under Current Semester to read descriptions and find maps for each of the service learning projects. 3) Register using the Project Registration link 4) You will receive an automatically generated web confirmation screen listing your registration information. 5) Confirm registration information using Project Confirmation link on Current Semester web site.

 All students will be placed in the Environmental Service Learning Oncourse Project site after registration Need University Username  You will receive an notification of enrollment  We will conduct all communication for the program here, including project announcements and updates  Assignments 2 Tab Assumption of Risk Release Form – Submit Before Project  Tests and Surveys Tab End of Project Summary - Submit After Project

 Participants are taken on a first come basis so please sign up in advance – projects do fill up!  Please only submit online registration information once If you made a mistake, please with correction  Please only register for one project Unless you are registered for G199  If you need to cancel, please do so in advance via at or Oncourse Messages in order to reschedule If you do not contact us and do not show up for your scheduled project, you can lose your place in a service learning project

 You need to complete the entire work day to receive full credit  Project cancellations posted 24 hours before start of work day (when possible) – Oncourse and Web Updates Work day automatically moved to backup date  Wear long pants and closed-toe and closed-heel shoes  Please no guests – registered students only  Please direct questions through Oncourse site

 G199 – Service Learning in Geology  1 credit  Kara Salazar – Instructor  Students participate in 3 service learning projects and write a 3-5 page paper for credit  Contact for information

Center for Earth and Environmental Science